Teachers Day at SSS

On 4th of September we celebrated teachers day at Sandnya Srushti. There were about 25 parents present for this programe. In case of us at Sandnya it is a typical case. Our students are mentally challenged and autistic. They do not understand the concepts like teachers day. So there is no question of them being participating actually. The agenda of the event was, few parents talked and showed there gratitude towards our staff in total. One of them said that, teachers in this case are really 'GURU'. Because they try there best to teach the mentally challenged child irrespective of the fact that how many attempts or how much time it takes for the child to accomplish the task or targeted goal, and this is true also. It is not only teachers but our all staff strive hard to see that the student does get opportunity to learn. What is teaching? It is in fact the knowledge that the teacher imparts to the student. But in case of mentally challenged, in many instances, our student by his response shows the way of approach to his teacher. In case of mentally challenged, it is less of teaching and more of training as a matter of fact. Since in mental disability the cognitive factor is affected and thus it becomes almost impossible for the person to make decision.

Parents gave small gifts to all staff members as token of appreciation for the services rendered to their ward. These small gifts were given with the hands of students. They did not of course understand the meaning behind it, but by clapping they showed their happiness. When parents talk, the whole atmosphere becomes emotional. There are few volunteers and well wishers also attending this programme which was for about an hour.

By: Navin Deshpande, Secretary, SSS

email; navindesh@gmail.com

website: www.sandnya.org